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| Rumah Gadang. |
Padang in the second
largest city in Sumatra after Palembang in Indonesia, it is also one of the
cleanest. Padang has been awarded with “Adipura” (cleanest and greenest city) award for 17 times and “Adipura Kencana” for 3 times until 2009. This
city had been hit by an earthquake on 30 September 2009 with magnitude of 7.9
that resulting more than 1,100 fatalities with 313 of which occurred in Padang.
Padang has
become a trade center since 16th century. Pepper was the main item
for the trade during 16th and 17th century. Among
countries traded with Padang include India, Portugal, the United Kingdom and
the Netherlands. Anyway by 1663 this city came under the authority of Dutch, then
under British twice and many other changes taken place here.
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| Imam Bonjol Park. |
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| Adityawrman Museum. |
Besides all of
the colorful histories of time, Padang also rich with their unique cultures
that can be seen almost in instant represented in their architectures, dresses,
dialect, dishes and in every aspect of their lives. In fact this trade of
cultures spread into their nearest neighbor; Malaysia (where one state in
Malaysia has ancestors who came from Padang long time ago).
There are many
things to see and do for visitors in Padang in the form of local’s activities
or the nature of its surrounding. Local’s activity such as “songket weaving” is
called “Pandai Sikek” in local dialect or there also wood-carving workshop in
the area of Bukit Tinggi. While for the nature’s lover the Anai Waterfall in
the Anai Valley will surely awaken your nature’s spirits.
Most of the visitors to Padang will never miss their
chance to visit to Batusangkar known as the land of Minangkabau. All along the
route visitors also can see the beautiful landscape of surrounding areas. The
main attraction here will be The Great Palace of Pagaruyung with its unique
architecture with high curved roof together with Silinduang Bulan Palace. Pariangan
Village is the oldest Minangkabau village located in the foot of Mount Marapi.
You can also try one of local’s best ‘Kawa
Daun’, a traditional coffee leaves drink.
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| Danau Maninjau. |
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| Kelok 44 route. |
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| Minangkabau traditional wedding costume. |
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